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"As if I would leave. You had a lot of men clamoring to come backstage."
"I have fans." She grinned at that as she removed the foundation. "It's still new to me."
Sitting on her small sofa, he crossed his legs and watched as she transitioned from 'Miriam' to the woman he was fascinated with.
"You almost had me believing you were dying of grief. I was inclined to rush on stage and take you into my arms."
Her laughter echoed around the room, eyes twinkling. "Then I consider myself a reasonably talented actress."
"More than. I am proud of you."
Her eyes met his in the mirror, emotions simmering between them. Her hand trembled, and she had to tear her eyes fromhis to concentrate on what she was doing. "You are pretty distracting."
"Ditto." He had to shove off the sofa and pace so that he could will the intense desire for her away. "I - er- I will wait outside until you are finished getting ready."
She gave him a knowing look that had him raising his brows.
"What?"
"Nothing. I will be quick."
"Take your time."
She took a deep breath after he left and finished what she was doing.
*****
They were into the dessert part of the evening when it happened. Jason had cried off, staying longer, telling her that he would see her the next day.
"Dinner at Callum's place." She reminded him. "His sister will be there as well."
"One big happy family."
"Jace-"
"I will be there," He promised. "I hope he is the real deal."
"I think he is."
"Your brother seems to like me." His tone had dropped to almost a whisper as she sat beside him.
"You are enjoying yourself way too much." She whispered back, nudging him in the ribs.
"If looks could kill-" He broke off, and she saw, when he looked up, a shimmer of surprise and something else altering his expression.
"Who-"
Before she could finish the sentence, he rose and removed his hand from the back of her chair. Turning her head, she felt a jolt as she stared at the woman gliding towards them, an intimate smile wreathing her face. And Lynn knew who she was immediately.
The thick honey-blonde hair brushed back from a stunning face with high cheekbones, almost purple eyes, and a rosy complexion could not be mistaken.
"Callum, darling." Her voice was sultry, delicate hands outstretched. It was as if everyone else was around the table.
"Bianca, what an unexpected surprise." Moving forward, he took her hands and lifted them to his lips. "I had no idea you were in town."
"Just flew in last night. I must look like a hag."
"You are as lovely as ever."
